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Weather warning - The Alpes-Maritimes has once again been placed on a yellow weather alert this Thursday, due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Just three days after storms caused major flooding in Cannes the region is preparing itself for more bad weather. According to forecasts thunderstorms are expected to break out in the afternoon along the coast. The warning is in place until midnight tonight.
22-year-old woman killed after being hit by a train - A 22-year-old woman has died after being hit by a train in Solliès-Pont in the Var. The accident occurred at around 2pm on Wednesday. The exact circumstances remain unclear. Rail traffic was interrupted between Toulon and Les Arcs-Draguignan, in both directions. The SNCF announced a return to normal at around 5:30 p.m.
Poll shows 6 out of 10 French people are unhappy with new government - In other news, according to a recent poll six out of ten French people are unhappy with the new government. 59% say they are unhappy with Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government, which they believe does not reflect the result of the parliamentary elections of July 7th. The poll carried out by Elabe for BFMTV showed that in terms of efficiency, little credit is given to the new government on purchasing power with just 21% thinking it will be efficient. However, those surveyed did praise the firmness of the new Interior Minister, right-wing republican Bruno Retailleau. Around 69% of those surveyed agree that new laws are needed to deal with immigration.
